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How to get fromAthens to Cologneby plane, train, bus, car or car train

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There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Cologne by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)planeATH - CGN
    6h 7m
    €93–286

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikitrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus
    3. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Strumicabus
    4. Take the bus from Strumica to Mannheim, ZOBbus
    5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain43 / ...
    30h 24m

  3. Train, bus via Budapest

    1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikitrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen HbftrainRjx
    4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain47 / ...
    34h 51m
    €269–398

  4. Drive 2,526 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Colognecar2,526 km
    23h 56m
    €452–653

  5. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)planeATH - DUS
    6h 56m
    €93–393

  6. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeATH - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain
    6h 52m
    €97–309

  7. Bus via Tirana

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Köln Hbfbus
    31h 10m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Librazhdbus
    2. Take the bus from Librazhd to Cologne Bonn Airportbus
    47h 27m
    €218–241

  9. Train, Bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to LarissatrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Larissa to Frankfurt am Mainbus
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain79 / ...
    47h 57m
    €265–435

  10. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbfcar
    2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
    23h 58m
    €407–1,445

Athens to Cologne by train, bus, foot, and tram

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration34h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€269Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Cologne, Germany?

Eurowings, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Köln Hbf via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave and Tirana in around 31h 10m.

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